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UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison

FILE – British musician Ian Watkins, lead singer of Lostprophets, as he performs on stage at V Music Festival in…

October 12, 2025

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Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections

Xander Schauﬀele, of the U.S., poses for a photo with his parents, Chen Ping-Yi, left, and Stefan Schauffele, as he…

October 12, 2025

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Photo: Apple Days Festival in Durango

Apple pressing for cider remains a popular attraction at the 17th-annual Apple Days Festival Saturday in Buckley Park. The festival…

October 11, 2025

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Southern California beachgoers watch helicopter spiral out of control, slam into palms

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A helicopter that was coasting above a popular Southern California beach Saturday suddenly lost control…

October 11, 2025

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Joint investigation nets juveniles in shootings, other violent crimes in Farmington

'I don’t want you to be scared,’ says Sheriff Shane Ferarri

October 11, 2025

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Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

October 11, 2025

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Eric Gibson Jr. throws for 350 yards, 2 TDs and Northern Colorado tops Idaho 49-33

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Eric Gibson Jr. threw for 350 yards with two touchdowns and Northern Colorado outlasted Idaho 49-33…

October 11, 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes

Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session

October 11, 2025

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Colandrea scores on 19-yard TD run with 36 seconds left, lifts undefeated UNLV past Air Force 51-48

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scores a touchdown in front of Air Force defensive back Roger Jones (5) during the…

October 11, 2025

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Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Illinois State Police stand guard as people including members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) gather outside…

October 11, 2025

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Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war

Displaced Palestinians ride donkey carts loaded with belongings past destroyed buildings in Gaza City, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, after Israel…

October 11, 2025

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British army horse that galloped through London after being spooked gets well-deserved retirement

LONDON (AP) — One of the five British Cavalry horses that made headlines when they broke away from their trainers…

October 11, 2025

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2 dead after shooting on school campus in Mississippi

LELAND, Miss. (AP) — Police in a small Mississippi town are investigating a shooting during the school’s homecoming weekend that…

October 11, 2025

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4 dead in shooting that injured others after homecoming football game in Mississippi, official says

LELAND, Miss. (AP) — Four people were killed in a shooting in a small town in the Mississippi Delta region…

October 11, 2025

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Greece’s famed Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in decades

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Walking along the broad pedestrian street that runs along the base of Athens’ famed Acropolis Hill,…

October 11, 2025

Local News

Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase

and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed

October 11, 2025

Local News

Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

October 10, 2025

Local News

La Plata County ballots are in the mail

and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’

October 10, 2025

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Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to 49-21 romp over Fresno State

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Jackson Brousseau followed a 73-yard touchdown run by Justin Marshall with three first-half touchdown passes…

October 10, 2025

Local News

Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

schools cite program’s positive impact

October 10, 2025

Local News

Number of delinquent La Plata County property tax accounts shows downward trend

payments on 426 properties totaled $815,000 in 2024

October 10, 2025

Local News

A homemade hug: La Plata Quilters Guild brings comfort to those in need

donates hundreds of spreads each year to organizations, individuals

October 10, 2025

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Mike Greenwell, longtime Red Sox outfielder who finished second in 1988 MVP voting, dies at 62

FILE – Former Boston Red Sox pluaer Mike Greenwell sets to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the…

October 10, 2025

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Ex-Celtics star Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested on suspicion of DUI

FILE – Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 inductee Paul Pierce speaks at a news conference at Mohegan Sun,…

October 10, 2025